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DeTour Township

How to apply for a building permit in DeTour Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
Michigan state construction code.
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow

Street address
319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783; 260 S Superior, DeTour Village, MI 49725
Coverage
DeTour Township building permits via county; DeTour Village handles local electrical permits for this jurisdiction pair.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for DeTour Township

County building requirements apply; electrical permits are handled locally by the DeTour Village office.

Required documents
  • County permit application
  • Supporting documents identified by the checklist
Building code
Michigan state construction code.
Contractor requirements
Electrical permits handled through the village office use local submission steps where published.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit building permit application through Chippewa County Building Department.
  2. 02
    Apply for county-required approvals and township zoning review as applicable.
  3. 03
    County checklist identifies DeTour Village office as the DeTour Township zoning contact, 906-297-5471.
  4. 04
    For electrical permits, submit through DeTour Village office with payment.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

DeTour Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County fee data only; specific electrical fee schedule not found publicly for DeTour.
§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 906-635-6362 (county) (phone)
  • 906-297-5471 (electrical office) (phone)
Scheduling deadline
County inspections generally within 48 hours after request.
Inspection hours
Inspectors are in office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM; otherwise in the field.

Typical sequence: County inspections for building; electrical inspection handled locally in village workflow.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about DeTour Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in DeTour Township, MI?
County building requirements apply; electrical permits are handled locally by the DeTour Village office.
02 How much does a building permit cost in DeTour Township, MI?
Building permit fees in DeTour Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County fee data only; specific electrical fee schedule not found publicly for DeTour..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in DeTour Township, MI?
To apply for a building permit in DeTour Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit building permit application through Chippewa County Building Department. 2. Apply for county-required approvals and township zoning review as applicable. 3. County checklist identifies DeTour Village office as the DeTour Township zoning contact, 906-297-5471. 4. For electrical permits, submit through DeTour Village office with payment.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in DeTour Township, MI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in DeTour Township, MI via: 906-635-6362 (county), 906-297-5471 (electrical office). County inspections generally within 48 hours after request..

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Chippewa County Building Department; DeTour Village office for selected local electrical workflow before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.